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Kripa B April 23rd, 2026 4:45 PM 1 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea Lost Around 0.16 Million Consumer SIM Connections in March 2026

Vodafone Idea (Vi) reported a decline of approximately 0.16 million consumer SIM connections in March 2026, even as the telecom operator posted net additions in its overall wireless subscriber base for the second consecutive month, according to data from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). The decline in consumer mobility subscribers came amid growth in the machine-to-machine (M2M) segment, which largely drove the headline subscriber additions. Feb 2026: Vodafone... Read More

Kripa B April 22nd, 2026 11:51 PM 13 COMMENTS

Bharti Airtel Adds Over 5 Million Wireless Subscribers in March 2026: TRAI Data

Indian telecom service providers Bharti Airtel, BSNL, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Idea (Vi) recorded gains in wireless subscribers during the month, while MTNL reported subscriber losses, according to TRAI’s Telecom Subscription Data as of the end of March 2026. The data show that the total number of wireless (mobile and Fixed Wireless Access) subscribers increased from 1,273.31 million at the end of February 2026 to 1,282.33 million at the end... Read More

Kripa B April 22nd, 2026 11:36 AM 0 COMMENTS

TRAI Urges Users to Check Internet Performance with MySpeed App Amid Connectivity Concerns

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has advised internet users across the country to monitor their connection performance, noting that issues such as slow downloads or video buffering may indicate that services are not meeting promised speeds offered by providers. TRAI Advises Users to Monitor Internet Performance Regularly In a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter) on April 21, the Indian telecom regulator highlighted that consumers can measure... Read More

Kripa B April 8th, 2026 8:12 AM 13 COMMENTS

TRAI Proposes Mandatory Cheaper Voice and SMS-Only Plans for Users

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Tuesday released the Draft Telecom Consumer Protection (Thirteenth Amendment) Regulation, 2026, aimed at enhancing consumer choice and affordability in telecom tariff offerings. The new proposal mandates telecom operators to roll out cheaper mobile plans exclusively for voice and SMS services, compared to the current Special Tariff Vouchers (STVs), which also include data. Also Read: TRAI Pulls Up Reliance Jio Over Tariff Practices,... Read More

Kripa B April 7th, 2026 5:33 PM 4 COMMENTS

TRAI Pulls Up Reliance Jio Over Tariff Practices, Sets April 14 Deadline for Compliance: Reports

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has directed Reliance Jio, the country’s largest telecom operator by market share, to discontinue certain tariff practices flagged as lacking transparency and being discriminatory. The regulator has reportedly asked the company to align its offerings with established norms, setting April 14 as the deadline for compliance, according to multiple media reports, including Mint and Business Standard, dated April 4, 2026. Reliance Jio, which... Read More

Kripa B April 1st, 2026 10:43 PM 11 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea Gains 21,927 Wireless Subscribers, TRAI February 2026 Data

On April 1, 2026, TRAI released its subscription data for February 2026. Indian telecom service providers Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Idea (Vi) recorded gains in wireless subscribers during the month, while BSNL and MTNL reported subscriber losses, according to TRAI’s Telecom Subscription Data as of the end of February 2026. The data show that the total number of wireless (mobile and Fixed Wireless Access) subscribers increased from 1,266.34... Read More

Kripa B March 25th, 2026 10:20 PM 5 COMMENTS

Government Policies And Regulatory Framework Have Resulted In India Having One Of The Lowest Tariffs

Government policies and regulatory framework notified by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) have resulted in India having one of the lowest tariffs for subscribers of mobile services, according to an official statement from the Ministry of Communications dated March 25, 2026. Competition and Policy Drive Low Tariffs TRAI, under the provisions of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997, is empowered to notify telecom service rates. As... Read More

Kripa B March 24th, 2026 11:23 PM 0 COMMENTS

TRAI Notifies 72nd Tariff Amendment, Revises Penalty Framework for Telecom Operators

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued the Telecommunication Tariff (Seventy Second Amendment) Order, 2026 and the Reporting System on Accounting Separation (Amendment) Regulations, 2026, introducing significant changes to the framework governing financial disincentives for telecom service providers, according to an official statement from the Ministry of Communications dated March 24, 2026. The amendments follow a consultation process initiated on October 16, 2025, during which draft proposals were... Read More

Kripa B March 23rd, 2026 11:31 PM 0 COMMENTS

TRAI Hosts Seminar on Digital Connectivity Rating for Buildings

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) Regional Office, Delhi, on Monday organised a seminar on “Rating of Buildings for Digital Connectivity” to promote awareness and facilitate implementation of its recently notified regulatory framework, according to an official statement from the Ministry of Communications dated March 23, 2026. Seminar Focuses on Digital Connectivity Rating Regulations The seminar was held in the backdrop of the “Rating of Properties for Digital Connectivity... Read More

Kripa B March 20th, 2026 11:40 AM 61 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea Starts 2026 with Subscriber Loss: TRAI January 2026 Data

Indian telecom service providers Bharti Airtel, BSNL and Reliance Jio gained wireless subscribers in January 2026, while Vodafone Idea (Vi) saw subscriber losses, according to TRAI's Telecom Subscription Data as of January 31, 2026, released on March 19, 2026. The data show that the total number of wireless (mobile and Fixed Wireless Access) subscribers increased from 1,258.77 million at the end of December 2025 to 1,266.34 million at the end... Read More

Tanuja K February 28th, 2026 2:05 PM 0 COMMENTS

Telecom Department to Evaluate TRAI Views on Spectrum Sale

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) will take a look at the recommendations given by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) for the spectrum auctions. TRAI recently published a report with its recommendations on the next spectrum sale. The spectrum is an important asset for the telcos, and moreover it is scarce in nature. TRAI has recommended many things such as lowering the entry-barrier for the industry. Read More - Jio Rs... Read More

Kripa B February 11th, 2026 11:26 AM 1 COMMENTS

Airtel Gains Over 5 Million New Wireless Users, Becomes Leader in Mumbai and Delhi

Indian telecom operator Bharti Airtel added 5.43 million wireless subscribers—precisely 5,428,314—in December 2025, the highest among all telcos. This compares with Reliance Jio, which gained 2,960,588 subscribers; Vodafone Idea (Vi), which lost 940,731; and BSNL/MTNL, which together lost 209,384. The figures come from TRAI’s Telecom Subscription Data as of December 31, 2025, released on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. However, the key point is not just the gain in numbers, but... Read More